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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Milton

Massachusetts · 25,725 residents · 13.011 sq mi
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Milton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $53,130. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $221,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

25,725
−1%vs 2000
vs 26,062 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,977 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 2,003 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.0
−6%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
25K26K27K28K29K1990201020202024Milton
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,130
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,985 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,444
−40%vs 2000
vs $37,138 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$221,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $282,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$763
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $830 in 2000
US average: $450
82.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.1% in 2000
17.5% rent
4.2
+17%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(21,985)
Black10%(2,614)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(450)
Asian2%(531)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.3%(8,149)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(24,120)
Black4.6%(1,174)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(303)
Asian1%(268)
Other0.6%(163)
Diversity Score17.4%(4,467)
17
−44%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.1%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
18.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Milton, Massachusetts?

Milton, Massachusetts has about 25,725 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Milton, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Milton, Massachusetts earns about $53,130 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, Massachusetts expensive?

In Milton, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $221,200, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Massachusetts?

About 43.1% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, Massachusetts?

About 3.0% of people in Milton, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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